116. Marcus Pittman Interview | A Practical Postmillennialism Series

SUMMARY:
In this episode, Kendall Lankford interviews Marcus Pittman, co-founder of the streaming service Lore, about the impact of post-millennialism on art and culture. They discuss the importance of art in the kingdom of God and how it can be used to spread the gospel and bring about cultural transformation. Marcus shares his journey to post-millennialism and the inspiration behind Lore, which aims to fund and distribute Christian art that is often neglected by mainstream platforms. They also explore the decline of Christian art and the need for a new approach to funding and distributing art in the church. This conversation explores the importance of pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas in the world of media and entertainment. It highlights the power of non-Hollywood productions and the value of owning intellectual property. The story of losing the rights to Chronicles of Narnia serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the need to love your neighbor by giving artists ownership. The conversation also delves into the historical connection between Christianity and technological advancements, encouraging Christians to think outside the box and pursue post-millennial ventures. It concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to take risks and make a difference for Christ in various industries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Post-millennialism fuels optimism and boldness in the kingdom of God, leading to creative endeavors and cultural transformation.
Art plays a crucial role in the kingdom of God, as seen in the artistic work of Adam and Eve in the garden and the importance of art in the construction of the temple.
The decline of Christian art can be attributed to a lack of funding, distribution channels, and courage to create and support art that reaches a wider audience.
Cultural revolution and revival often begin with the younger generation, and it is important to create art that appeals to and engages with younger audiences. Pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas can lead to the discovery of new audiences and the success of non-Hollywood productions.
Owning intellectual property is crucial for artists to have long-term control and benefit from their work.
Christians have a responsibility to love their neighbor by giving artists ownership and not taking away their labor.
Christians should think outside the box and pursue post-millennial ventures in various industries, including technology and space exploration.
Taking risks and being creative in business and the arts can make a significant impact for Christ and bring the gospel to new audiences.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:02 - Lore: A New Approach to Funding Art
08:40 - Post-Millennialism and Marcus' Journey
10:59 - The Impact of Post-Millennialism on Art
15:15 - The Importance of Art in History
20:31 - The Decline of Christian Art and Distribution Channels
30:00 - The Influence of Dispensationalism on Art
37:28 - Art and the Reformation
41:01 - The Need for Cultural Revolution and Courage in Art
43:56 - Pushing Boundaries and Finding New Audiences
44:22 - The Power of Non-Hollywood Productions
45:19 - The Importance of Taking Risks and Embracing New Ideas
46:46 - The Value of Owning Intellectual Property
47:44 - The Story of Losing the Rights to Chronicles of Narnia
49:44 - Loving Your Neighbor by Giving Artists Ownership
52:23 - The Need for Christians to Innovate in Various Industries
53:12 - Getting Involved in Reclaiming the Arts
56:21 - The Historical Connection Between Christianity and Technological Advancements
01:00:30 - Thinking Outside the Box and Pursuing Post-Millennial Ventures
01:03:52 - Recovering a Spirit of Creativity and Curiosity
01:05:03 - Investing in Risk and Overcoming Cowardice
01:06:21 - Taking Action and Making a Difference for Christ